Nonpartisan · Data from OpenStates / Plural Policy · Illinois
Votes with Democrats
100%
on 306 party-line votes · Senate Democrats median 100%
Cast a vote
95%
Yea or Nay on 2,305 of 2,432 roll calls · Senate median 95%
Their bills that became law
22 of 248
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 29.5
Roll calls on record
2,432
104th General Assembly
Votes and bills updated Oct 9, 2026 from LegiScan (CC BY 4.0), which republishes the legislature’s own records. Profile details from OpenStates / Plural Policy. Figures cover 104th General Assembly.
How Elgie Sims votes
A party-line vote is a roll call where most voting Democrats and most voting Republicans took opposite sides. Absences and not-voting are never counted. Same method as our Congress pages.
Where Elgie Sims sits in the Senate
Each dot is one member of the Senate, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. Elgie Sims is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
0 of 306 party-line votes.
They voted with most Democrats on every party-line vote this session.
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
SB3973 · ICC REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION
In plain English Allows the Illinois Commerce Commission to acquire real property in Springfield during fiscal years 2027 and 2028 to carry out its duties.
Senate Judiciary Committee · 2026-03-11 · Passed 5–3
HB1083 · PROPERTY-GENDER NEUTRAL
Senate Judiciary Committee · 2025-05-07 · Passed 5–3
SB1551 · AGING-FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION
Senate Judiciary Committee · 2025-04-09 · Passed 5–3
HB4966 · DCFS-SECURE ACT
In plain English Requires the Department of Children and Family Services to protect children's sensitive identity information and establishes safeguards for youth in state care, including those placed out-of-state.
Senate Judiciary Committee · 2026-05-13 · Passed 6–3
SB3777 · HUMAN RIGHTS-DISPARTE IMPACT
In plain English Expands civil rights protections to ban employment and credit practices that have discriminatory effects based on citizenship, family status, work authorization, or criminal records unless justified by business necessity or substantial legitimate interest.
Senate Judiciary Committee · 2026-05-06 · Passed 6–3
Republicans they vote with most
Share of contested roll calls (the losing side got at least 10%) where both voted and landed on the same side. Unanimous votes are left out, because on those everyone agrees.
Seth LewisRepublican · District 24 · 240 shared contested votes
48%
Darby HillsRepublican · District 26 · 251 shared contested votes
45%
Don DeWitteRepublican · District 33 · 238 shared contested votes
38%
Their session, month by month
Dark bars are roll calls they were recorded on each month; the red part is the ones without a Yea or Nay (127 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Elgie Sims was a primary sponsor of this session. Most bills from either party never leave committee; in Illinois many never get past the Assignments or Rules committee.
Introduced248
Out of committee31
Passed one chamber27
Passed both chambers24
Became law22
Never left committee217
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the Senate has 29.5 bills that became law this session.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS THEFT
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Further amends the Recyclable Metal Purchase Registration Law. Provides that a recyclable metal dealer shall not pay cash in payment for telecommunications wire having a value of $100 or more. Makes a change to…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0689 · 2026-07-31
JUV CT&PROBATE-GUARDIANSHIP
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill. Makes various technical changes in provisions of the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 related to court review of placement decisions relating to abused, neglected, and dependent minors in regards to permanency goals and supplemental petitions to reinstate wardship..…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0667 · 2026-07-31
COURT OF CLAIMS-AWARDS
Reinserts the provisions of Senate Amendment No. 2 with the following change in the Court of Claims Act. With regard to awards for time unjustly served in prison, in county jail, in county juvenile detention facilities, in Illinois Youth Centers, on parole or probation, or…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0573 · 2026-07-14
JUV CT&PROBATE-GUARDIANSHIP
In plain English Extends guardianship of minors in state care until age 21 instead of 18, and aligns probate guardianship procedures with juvenile court requirements.
Official synopsis: Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 concerning abused, neglected, and dependent minors. Provides that when the minor is placed in the custody of a suitable relative or other person as legal custodian or guardian or placed in subsidized guardianship of a suitable relative or…
Out of committeeSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments · 2026-07-02
$GOV FY27 INTRO BUDGET
In plain English Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Community College Board for fiscal year 2026 expenses.
Official synopsis: Appropriates $2 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Community College Board for its FY 26 ordinary and contingent expenses.
Out of committeePursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments · 2026-07-02
CD CORR-COMMITTED PERSON MAIL
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill, except (1) in the definition of "mail communication", deletes "or other commercial shipping services"; (2) provides that the Department of Corrections or any third-party vendor that the Department contracts with, shall not impose any fee, surcharge, or cost…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0483 · 2026-06-26
FY27 BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION
In plain English Creates the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Implementation Act, making various statutory changes needed to implement the state budget.
Official synopsis: Creates the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Implementation Act. Adds, deletes, and makes changes to various statutory provisions as needed to implement the State budget for Fiscal Year 2027. Effective immediately, except some provisions take effect on other dates.
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0466 · 2026-06-16
$FY 2027 BUDGET
In plain English Makes appropriations for Illinois state government operations and capital projects for fiscal year 2027, among other changes.
Official synopsis: Amends Public Act 104-3 by adding, changing, and repealing various State Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations. Makes appropriations and reappropriations for capital and operating expenditures and other purposes for State Fiscal Year 2027. Some provisions are effective immediately; other provisions are effective July 1, 2026.
VetoedGovernor Item/Reduction Veto PA 104-0464 · 2026-06-16
MEDICAID ACCESS ADJUSTMENT
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. In provisions concerning the Medicaid Access Adjustment payments to nursing facilities, provides that for dates of service beginning January 1, 2027, the Medicaid Access Adjustment shall be increased by $5.75 to $10.50 per diem.…
Not out of committeeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · 2026-05-22
DNR-PARK AND CONSERVATION FUND
Amends the Department of Natural Resources (Conservation) Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that Department has the power to expend moneys appropriated to the Department from the Park and Conservation Fund in the State treasury for furtherance of the Department's programs or…
Not out of committeeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · 2026-05-22
DHFS-MCO PROVIDER ASSESSMENT
Amends the Managed Care Organization Provider Assessment Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. In provisions concerning tiered managed care assessment rates, provides that beginning July 1, 2026, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services may implement a tax that is based on uniform rates,…
Not out of committeeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · 2026-05-22
FILM TAX CREDIT-PRODUCTIONS
Amends the Live Theater Production Tax Credit Act. Provides that a pre-Broadway production must have a presentation scheduled for Broadway's Theater District in New York City no later than 18 months after its Illinois presentation (currently, must have a goal of having a presentation scheduled…
Not out of committeeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · 2026-05-22
MEDICAID-STAR RECOMPUTATION
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, beginning January 1, 2027, to recompute the STAR rating of nursing facilities who had their antipsychotic medication quality measure score suppressed and their STAR rating set…
Not out of committeeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · 2026-05-22
REVENUE-DIRECT DEPOSITS
Amends the Illinois Coal Technology Development Assistance Act. Provides that certain amounts required to be transferred into the Coal Technology Development Assistance Fund from the General Revenue Fund shall be directly deposited into the Coal Technology Development Assistance Fund instead. Amends the Illinois Income Tax…
Not out of committeeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · 2026-05-22
SNAP RESPONSE WORKING GROUP
Amends the Commission to End Hunger Act. Creates the SNAP Response Working Group. Provides that the co-chairs of the Commission to End Hunger shall convene and appoint the co-chairs of the Working Group. Provides that the Working Group shall review and analyze federal changes to…
Not out of committeeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · 2026-05-22
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SB0118 · 2026-05-31
DHS-GAMBLING DISORDERS (Senate Concurrence)
SB3258 · 2026-05-31
INS-RENTAL VEHICLE COVERAGE (Senate Concurrence)
HB4304 · 2026-05-31
HIGHER ED STUDENT BILL OF RTS (Senate Third Reading)
HB5024 · 2026-05-31
MUNI CD-DETENTION FACILITIES (Senate Third Reading)
SB3398 · 2026-05-31
CIV PRO-TENANTS IN COMMON (Senate Concurrence)
SB3273 · 2026-05-31
UTILITIES-INTERCONNECTIONS (Senate Concurrence)
SB3037 · 2026-05-31
DARK SKY ACT (Senate Concurrence)
HB4571 · 2026-05-31
COUNTIES CD-AFFORDABLE HOUSING (Senate Third Reading)
SB0318 · 2026-05-31
BUSINESS-TECH (Senate Concurrence)
SB3967 · 2026-05-31
NURSING HOME SURVEYOR REPORT (Senate Concurrence)
HJR0046 · 2026-05-31
LITTLE PALESTINE WAY (Senate Motion To Adopt)
SB3465 · 2026-05-31
CONSTRUCTION-SANITARY REQS (Senate Concurrence)
SB3208 · 2026-05-31
VEH CD-HUSBANDRY IMPLEMENT DEF (Senate Concurrence)
SB3321 · 2026-05-31
LOC GOV-CREDIT CARD AGREEMENTS (Senate Concurrence)
SB3019 · 2026-05-31
FINANCE-AGRICULTURAL BORROWER (Senate Concurrence)
SB3049 · 2026-05-31
NEWBORN METABOLIC SCREENING (Senate Concurrence)
HB4327 · 2026-05-31
AUDITOR GENERAL-340B AUDIT (Senate Third Reading)
SB3222 · 2026-05-31
VIDEO STREAMING AD VOLUME (Senate Concurrence)
SB3020 · 2026-05-31
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE-HARASSMENT (Senate Concurrence)
HB5090 · 2026-05-31
PROCUREMENT-CONSTRUCTION (Senate Third Reading)
SB3044 · 2026-05-31
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ORDER-EFFECT (Senate Concurrence)
SB3048 · 2026-05-31
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE-LETHALITY (Senate Concurrence)
SB2951 · 2026-05-31
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE TIME (Senate Concurrence)
HB4496 · 2026-05-31
PROCUREMENT-STATE LABS (Senate Third Reading)
HB4379 · 2026-05-31
ADULT CHANGING STATIONS (Senate Third Reading)
SB3113 · 2026-05-31
CREDIT UNIONS-VARIOUS (Senate Concurrence)
SB3086 · 2026-05-31
STATE PERMITTED INVESTMENTS (Senate Concurrence)
HB2949 · 2026-05-31
FY27 BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION (Senate Third Reading)
HB2783 · 2026-05-31
CMS-MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS (Senate Third Reading)
SB2762 · 2026-05-31
INS-SEIZURE DETECTION DEVICE (Senate Concurrence)
HB4911 · 2026-05-31
VETERAN SCRATCH-OFF GAME (Senate Third Reading)
SB3255 · 2026-05-31
DHS-DSP PILOT PROGRAM (Senate Concurrence)
SB3777 · 2026-05-31
HUMAN RIGHTS-DISPARTE IMPACT (Senate Concurrence)
SB3645 · 2026-05-31
REGULATORY SUNSET-RADIATION (Senate Concurrence)
HB0957 · 2026-05-31
STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH (Senate Third Reading)
SB2427 · 2026-05-31
SCH CD-WIRELESS COMM DEVICE (Senate Concurrence)
HB4377 · 2026-05-31
PHA-NO WORK REQUIREMENTS (Senate Third Reading)
SB2771 · 2026-05-31
SUICIDE PREVENTION INFORMATION (Senate Concurrence)
SB3365 · 2026-05-31
MEDICARE/MEDICAID DUAL ELIGIBL (Senate Concurrence)
HB5511 · 2026-05-31
DIGITAL AGE ASSURANCE (Senate Third Reading)
HB0111 · 2026-05-31
$FY 2027 BUDGET (Senate Third Reading)
HB4248 · 2026-05-31
ALGORITHMIC PRICE TRANSPARENCY (Senate Third Reading)
HB3663 · 2026-05-31
COURT OF CLAIMS-AWARDS (Senate Third Reading)
HB0958 · 2026-05-31
STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH (Senate Third Reading)
SB3798 · 2026-05-31
MENTAL HEALTH 9-1-1 CALLS (Senate Concurrence)
SB0807 · 2026-05-31
STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH (Senate Concurrence)
SB3484 · 2026-05-31
VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION (Senate Concurrence)
SB2524 · 2026-05-31
VEH CD-DRIVER'S LICENSE (Senate Concurrence)
HB0862 · 2026-05-31
STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH (Senate Third Reading)
SB2645 · 2026-05-31
FIRE STATION REHABILITATION (Senate Concurrence)
HB0952 · 2026-05-31
STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH (Senate Third Reading)
HB4438 · 2026-05-31
STATE BEE DESIGNATION (Senate Third Reading)
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Who represents this ground
Illinois builds each Senate district from exactly two House districts: Senate 17 is House 33 plus House 34. The percentage is how often each of them ended up on the same side as Elgie Sims on bills both voted on (each one’s final Yea or Nay on the bill).
Elgie SimsState Senate 17 · Democratic · this page
Marcus EvansState House 33 · Democratic
100%
Nick SmithState House 34 · Democratic
100%
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